Saturday, December 15, 2012

Sharing the slideshow and video greetings that I did for Mom's 55th birthday. I actually enjoyed doing this video. iMovie is just so user-friendly. Thanks to my loveable laptop. I can say that investing into a Mac is really worth it.;)

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Sharing with you the winning music video presented during the SFC Singapore Thanksgiving party last December 9 @ Chevron House, Singapore.

Even though I wasn't really informed about my role, being a different person for a moment is quite an experience.:) Really enjoyed every moment of this shoot --- good company, professional production (chos!), and very talented and cooperative team members. I'm so proud of this team. Congrats to us guys!:D Goodjob! Always remember that we are all doing this for Him.:)

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Thanks to my dear friend, Sheena, for inviting me here.:) Food was great. Hotel linens were so comfy and clean. Love their toilet too! and it's just right beside the Universal Studios and Resorts World Sentosa. I'll definitely recommend this hotel for those who want to experience a comfortable and luxury service.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Loving this picture of me with the girls. A bachelorette party at home that turned out to be the the bride's last night to party as a single woman. Thanks to our friend, Jodjo, for entertaining us whole night lol! :D Partey til dawn! Cheers! :))

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

We purchased a 5day- Italy/France Eurail, consumed only 4 days, from August 22-29, 2011.
We reserved our seats in Paris.
Started from Florence, Pisa, Rome, Venice, Milan, Nice, Monte Carlo and Paris.
We heart Eurail. We learned alot, seen a lot, met nice locales who guided and helped us.

Pics of Jomai, Arne and Madi
Edit and Layout by Jomai
Song Traveler by Jason Mraz

I know that turning 20 is quite a big leap as you're already not a teen. You will be having some changes in your life. In one way or the other, you will get hurt no matter how you avoid the situation. If you get hurt badly, cry it out, cry with a friend, it's more healing, then you move on. Believe that time will heal all those hurts and pain. Just be strong and pray. Don't be afraid to take risks. Don't let your fears hold you back. Dream high. If there's an opportunity grab it as it comes only once. Be excited. Be adventurous. This is the time in your life where you start to experience the real taste of life, the outside world. Be responsible. Learn as much as you can. Laugh hard. Fall in love. Enjoy every moment. Follow you heart and use your head to decide. You'll go a long way.

Friday, August 17, 2012

When I decided to get my hair permed, I knew that it will take more time for me to fix my hair every morning. The next problem is, finding the best hair product in the market that will maintain my curls without damaging it .

After a few days of relentless research on what to get, I finally ended up buying the "Ouidad Expert Curl kit" from Sephora. Bought mine for $57.00. Not bad, I guess.

I've been using the product for 2 weeks now and I can say that it totally exceeded my expectations. No frizz, no fly-aways, just bouncy hair with shine.:) And yeah it's totally worth-buying. Thanks Ouidad! Will definitely buy this product again. :)

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

After 20+ years of having a straight hair, I now decided to get my hair permed at Texture Hair Lab in East Coast, and I'm loving it! ;) The stylist recommended perming my hair with ammonia-free perming solution so as not to damage my hair. Took me 2 hours to finish. I didn't quite like his final styling though, but at least it's not dry, for now..

Friday, August 3, 2012

Time flies so fast. It's been a year since our epic EUrope adventure. Last year, we're at Barcelona, tonight we're at Zsofi's Tapas Bar (well it is in singapore, but at least it's spanish hehe). We celebrated our 1st year anniv as EUsis (europe+sisters), and together with the EUbros reminisced our travel experiences and bloopers over our favorite spanish dishes --- tapas, sangria, and paella. It was indeed a fun night though yet nostalgic.:)

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

It was 18 July 2006, we were at Cloud 9, Antipolo, overlooking the city. That night, I told myself that I would take a risk - - - a risk of going into a relationship and falling in love, a risk of trusting again another man, and allowing myself be vulnerable to hurt. That night, i gave you my sweetest 'Yes'. We went through a lot of challenges, mistakes, and pains, but I thank God that you're still there fighting for it despite the distance. We may be busy checking our own bucket list, but I want to thank you for still holding on and not letting go of what we have for the past 6 years. Thank you for loving and accepting me for who I am.

Happy 6th Anniversary to my one and only. You know how much iLoveYou! <3

Saturday, June 30, 2012

I've been hearing Jason Mraz songs for the past few years now and I admit that I'm not really a fan until last night. OMG! He truly took my breath away! His concert, together with his band, at Gardens by the Bay was freakin'ly awesome! Just awesome! and for that, I now confrmed that Jason Mraz is officially on my list.;) List of guys who I want to marry, lol!:D Nah, list of people who I truly admired inside out, and inspired me to move forward. Thank you Jason Mraz for sharing your talents through your songs and your advocacies. You are indeed an inspiration!:)

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Held last saturday at Orchidville, Singapore, the 25th Anniversary celebration of Couples for Christ Singapore was a blast! :D It was attended by some of the well-known people in the community such as Archbishop Nicolas Chia, CFCs, SFCs, YFCs, HOLD, SOLD, and special guests from the Philippines, Dubai, etc.

Below are the videos of the 3 dances which we've been practicing for the last 4 weeks. And I'm so thrilled to share it with you guys, so enjoy!!! :)

Celebratory Dance
InYour Hands
Final Dance (God is Good)

dance like nobody is watching oh yeah! :D

Our MUAs did a great job as well! :)

getting ready for our next dance --- In Your Hands

I'm also proud to say that the design team (which includes myself hehe;)) and the logistics team did a great job to the venue! Kudos team!;)

Good job Design & Logistics Team! :D

Thanks to the whole #dreamteam and of course to our dear God, for making this event a great success!

Monday, June 4, 2012

Youth, it only comes once so make the most out of it. One of the things I promised myself that I would do before 25 is to travel the world. I dreamed, I worked hard, I bled, and yes it came true. Last year, I got the opportunity to travel around Europe with my travel buddies Madi and Jomai, and I'm telling you, it was epic! :)

When I read the article below, I knew that I have to share it. So enjoy! ;)

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The other night, I had a conversation with a young woman who had a
number of decisions ahead of her, one of which was whether she should go
to grad school or travel the world.
I told her to travel. Hands down. No excuse. Just go.

She sighed.

“Yeah, but…”

Never were more fatal words spoken.Yeah, but… what about debt?Yeah, but… what about my job?Yeah, but… what about my boyfriend (or dog or car or whatever)?
“Yeah, but…” is pernicious. Because it makes it sound like we have
the best of intentions when really we are just too scared to do what we
should.It allows us to be cowards, while sounding noble.

Most people I know who waited to travel the world never did.
Conversely, plenty of people who waited for grad school or a steady job
and traveled still did those things — eventually.
Be careful of the yeah-but. The yeah-but will kill your dreams.
I was so stirred by this conversation that I shared it with a group
of about thirty young adults last night, many who were asking these very
questions.

The life you’ve always wanted

When you get older, life seems to just sort of happen to you. Your youth is a time of total empowerment.
You get to do what you want. As you mature and gain new
responsibilities, you have to be very intentional about making sure you
don’t lose sight of what’s important.

So if you still have a reasonable amount of control over your circumstances, you should do what really matters. Because life won’t always be just about you.

During early adulthood, your worldview is still being formed. It’s
important to steward this time — to give yourself opportunities to
grow. A good way to do that is to travel.

Paris Trip with Madi and Jomai. August 2011.

So, young person, travel.
Travel wide and far.
Travel boldly.
Travel with full abandon.
You will regret few risks you take, when it comes to this. I promise you.
There are three reasons to travel while you’re young:

1. Traveling teaches you to live an adventure

When you look back on your life, you will have moments of which you
are proud and maybe a few you regret. It’s likely that the following
won’t be on the latter list:

Bicycled across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Appeared on Italian TV.

Hiked a Mayan ruin.

Learned Spanish in three months.

Toured Europe by train.

They’re not on mine (fun fact: I’ve done all of the above).
What, then, will be?

Holding back.

Being afraid.

Making excuses.

Not taking more risks.

Waiting.

While you’re young, you should travel.
You should take the time to see the world and taste the fullness of
life. It’s worth whatever investment or money or sacrifice of time
required on your part.
It’s not about being a tourist. It’s about experiencing true risk and adventure so you don’t have to live in fear for the rest of your life.

2. Traveling helps you encounter compassion

In your youth, you will make choices that will define you. The
disciplines you begin now will be with you for the rest of your life.

Traveling will change you like little else can. It will put you in
places that will force you to care for issues that are bigger than you.

If you go to southeast Asia, you may encounter the slave trade. If
eastern Europe, you may see the effects of genocide and religious
persecution. If Haiti, you’ll witness the the ugly side Western
paternalism.

Your heart will break.

You will begin to understand that the world is both a big and small
place. You will have a new-found respect for the pain and suffering that
over half of the world takes for granted on a daily basis. And you will
feel more connected to your fellow human beings in a deep and lasting
way.
You will learn to care.

3. Traveling allows you to get some culture

While you’re still young, you should get cultured. Get to know the world and the magnificent people that fill it.
There’s nothing quite like walking alongside the Coliseum or seeing Michelangelo’s David in
person. I can
describe the city of San Juan and its amazing beaches and
historic sites to you, but you really have to see it for yourself to experience it. You can read all the books in the world about the Great Wall of China or The Louvre, but being there is a different story.

The world is a stunning place, full of outstanding works of art. See it.

Do this while you’re still young. Do not squander this time. You will never have it again.
You have a crucial opportunity to invest in the next season of your life now. Whatever you sow, you will eventually reap.
Please. For your sake, do this.
You won’t always be young. And life won’t always be just about you. So travel. Experience the world for all it’s worth. Become a person of culture, adventure, and compassion.

“What if I’m not young?”

Travel, anyway. It may not be easy to do, but find a way to get out of your comfort zone. It’s really never too late.
But if you haven’t gotten sucked into the routine of life yet, I implore you — travel. It will never be easier than it is right now for you to do that which really matters.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

When I was a kid, I've always dreamed about being featured in a magazine... yes the glossy ones ;P. During the time when Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera took over the media world, I told myself, I'm gonna be there someday.

It was February this year, when I received a text from a friend asking if I am available for a photo shoot to be featured in "F Magazine", with no hesitations I said Yes, of course! :) Oh by the way, if this is the first time you've heard about the mag, here's a quick write up --- F Magazine on Inquirer Newspaper.

And just like that, a little girl's dream and prayer came true. Thanks to Choy! :)

I'm featured in May 2012 Edition of F Magazine with Lisa Macuja-Elizalde on the cover. Please do grab a copy. This is for exclusive distribution in Singapore only. Out now! :)

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

This will be my first post on this blog, and I thought hey, wouldn't it be nice if I post something empowering? :) Yep, I found this video last year through a friend's link on facebook and this mini documentary strongly focused on how Filipino Women fight back negative stereotyping and proved to the world that we've got what it takes to stand out.

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Personal blog of a 20-ish year old interior designer and a frustrated writer. loves long walks and hates rude people. from manila but is now based in singapore.
i started this blog to share my experiences along life's crazy journey. take a quickie! ;)
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